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Coursebooks for NT2 and inburgering
A short list of the coursebooks used in Dutch classes and for exam preparation. We picked the well-known series and noted which levels each one covers. Editions change, so the links go to a search on bol.com, where you can see the current edition and price.
How to choose
- •Starting from zero and learning fast — Nederlands in gang or the Delftse methode.
- •You already have A2 and need B1 for inburgering or Staatsexamen NT2 I — Nederlands in actie.
- •Preparing for Staatsexamen NT2 II or for university — Nederlands op niveau.
- •A grammar reference is useful at any level, alongside your course.
If you are starting from scratch
Nederlands in gang
0 → A2Coutinho
One of the most popular courses for university-educated adults: a brisk pace, topics from everyday life in the Netherlands and plenty of exercises. The first book in the Coutinho series, which takes you all the way to C1.
Find it on bol.com →De Delftse methode — Nederlands voor buitenlanders
0 → A2Boom
An intensive method developed at Delft University of Technology: a lot of reading from the very first lesson and fast vocabulary growth. It comes in two parts, Basiscursus 1 and 2. For people ready to study a lot, every day.
Find it on bol.com →
Next: from A2 to B2
Nederlands in actie
A2 → B1Coutinho
The sequel to Nederlands in gang. It takes you to B1 — the level you need for the inburgering exam and for Staatsexamen NT2 I.
Find it on bol.com →Nederlands op niveau
B1 → B2Coutinho
The third book in the series: demanding texts, argumentation, academic language. For Staatsexamen NT2 II and for studying at a hbo or university.
Find it on bol.com →
Grammar and a dictionary
Nederlandse grammatica voor anderstaligen
A2 → B2A.M. Fontein, A. Pescher-ter Meer
A grammar reference for people whose first language is not Dutch: rules with examples. Handy to keep next to any course.
Find it on bol.com →Van Dale Pocketwoordenboek Nederlands als tweede taal
A2 → B2Van Dale
A learner's dictionary of Dutch: words are explained in simple Dutch, with examples. The step that takes you off translation and into the language itself.
Find it on bol.com →
Free: official practice exams
Inburgeren.nl — inburgering practice exams
The official site of DUO, which runs the integration exams. Under Oefenen you will find practice exams for every part: reading, listening, writing, speaking and KNM.
Open the site →Staatsexamens NT2 — official samples
The official Staatsexamen NT2 site: sample exams for programme I (B1) and II (B2), with a description of the parts and the marking criteria.
Open the site →Our practice exams A1–C1, with every mistake explained
A coursebook works best together with a teacher: Preply · italki (affiliate links)